My mom made homemade pizza, I have family that owns pizzarias, I'm born and raised in NYC the pizza capital of the world, pizza has been a part of my life since childhood... I would not go near that pizza...

Some geek skip the line on to the train and this other guy told him to line up, he ignores him and I jump in on the conversation. After we took our seats and tough guy was going on about it to his friend how he punched someone in the head for something. When he finally looked at me I gave him the finger, he just shook his head.

heck here in philly on the subways if you like he chicago bulls you get shot, so much for brotherly love huh ? anyway welcome to friday morning, you've made it through another week ( hard to believe ) the news is reporting here that riots will be starting in washington any day now due to budget cuts, and yankers with their assault weapons will be on the rampage any minute now but otherwise things are good, do you think i watch way too much news ? have a great weekend all !

I've only been on a subway once, in Boston. My first time travelling alone for a conference, and I decided to take the subway to the aquarium. It was quite an experience. The whole system seemed to be in a state of overhaul - plastic drapes everywhere and dark and musty. Looked like a horror movie set.

I made it there and back though with only one problem - my return pass wouldn't work on the return. Had to get an attendant to help me and I was pretty clueless. Must have looked like a Canadian country bumpkin.

Also asked if they had Canadian beer at a bar and they looked like they were going to chase me out with torches and pitchforks.

Yes. Since bars have American beer here, I assumed they would have Canadian beer in Boston. I was wrong. I'm pretty ignorant in situations that are new to me. I rarely travel, especially outside of Canada.

And it wasn't because I think Canadian beer is better - I'm just more familiar with what I like. I rarely have US beer.

One thing about the US is that people are not open to new ideas and cultures like in other places... Yes, there are many immigrants, but they all (except hispanics) have to conform to the american way. We then "americanize" things and think we are being global.. "cinco de mayo" , "genral tsao's chicken" etc...

I really enjoy travelling and seeing how other cultures truely influence and get influenced

which literally is what it means. a literal overhaul, new highway routes and tunnels, etc. it's an infrastructure mess. it took years! only just lately they've gone to the old rail lines, and converting them to be more useful, ala railtrail. that means people have new walking routes.

I've been to the Chicago Loop. it is the most beautiful rail system I have ever been on. it's zippy going from the airport to downtown, without the cab fare. not to mention, the rail downtown just circles around. makes walking a few blocks a breeze - no pun intended.